Watch: Billie Eilish Dedicates Award To People Struggling Emotionally

Billie Eilish delivered a touching speech at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, following her reception of an award for her song in the Barbie movie, What Was I Made For? During her heartfelt address, she expressed gratitude for being involved in such an empowering and beautiful movie.

The pop star dedicated her award and song to those who grapple with feelings of hopelessness and existential uncertainty, emphasising that she wants her recognition to support anyone facing such challenges.

Billie Eilish Dedicates Award For Barbie Song To People Dealing Hopelessness

"I was watching Barbie and seeing things and I think that this movie is the most incredible, most empowering and beautiful and funny and just unbelievable piece of art in the world, and I'm so, so honoured to be a part of it."

She candidly shared her own experiences, acknowledging moments of struggle despite her privileges and accomplishments. "I would really like to say that this award and any, all recognition that this song gets, I just want to dedicate to anyone who experiences hopelessness and the feeling of existential dread, and feeling like: ‘What's the point? And why am I here, and why am I doing this?’"

Encouraging patience and self-compassion, she urged anyone feeling similarly to understand that, despite difficulties, life holds value and being present at the moment is worthwhile. "I think we all feel like that occasionally, but I think if somebody like me, with the amount of privilege that I have and the incredible things that I get to do and be and how I have really not wanted to be here and - sorry to be dark - damn, but I've spent a lot of time feeling that way."

While accepting Chairman’s Award during Palm Springs Film Awards,
Billie Eilish opens up on “dark episode” and feeling like she didn’t want to be here anymore prior to writing hit Barbie song. #PSIFF2024 pic.twitter.com/DnvZy0bJ1l

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The Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards 2024

The Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards are renowned for celebrating the top talents in Hollywood. During this year's glamorous event, celebrated on January 4, prominent celebrities graced the occasion in their finest attire, striking poses for the cameras, and displaying their impeccable fashion sense.

The ceremony marked the beginning of a sequence of prestigious awards ceremonies, including the forthcoming Golden Globe Awards this Sunday, followed by the Critics Choice Awards and the rescheduled Emmy Awards scheduled for Jan. 14 and 15, respectively.

Among the esteemed honorees were Greta Gerwig from Barbie, along with Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, for their contribution to the soundtrack. Additionally, the event recognised Carey Mulligan from Maestro and the film Killers of the Flower Moon.